CURRICULUM VITAE. Prof. Dr. agrar. Fuchaka Waswa [(BSc. Agric (Nairobi), MSc. Land & Water Management (Nairobi), PhD (Bonn)]

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Prof. Dr. agrar. Fuchaka Waswa [(BSc. Agric (Nairobi), MSc. Land & Water Management (Nairobi), PhD (Bonn)] ************************************************************************* 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION Official Address: Kenyatta University, School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development Department of Agricultural Resources Management P. O. Box 43844, Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: +254 (2) (Cisco: 3646/ Deans office) Private Address: P. O. Box 4267, Nairobi, Kenya. waswa.fuchaka@ku.ac.ke; wfuchaka@gmail.com (priority) Cell phone: Nationality: Kenyan Marital Status: Married and father of 3 children Year of Birth: March EDUCATION 2.1 Academic Qualifications Certificate Institution Specialisation Awarded PhD University of Bonn, Germany Agricultural Land Management 2000 MSc University of Nairobi Land and Water Management 1994 BSc University of Nairobi General Agriculture 1992 KACE Kericho High School 3 P & 2 Subs 1987 KCE Chebuyusi Secondary. School, Division 1, 13 Points 1985 Kakamega 2.2 Short Courses Attended th 16 th March 2014: Peer Reviewing of Academic Programmes in Higher Education Organised by IUCEA, CUE and DAAD, Silver Springs, Nairobi, Kenya th July 2010: Scientific Writing and Oral Communication organized and sponsored by the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), held at Sportsview Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda th -16 th April 2010: Smart START-UP Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles through Entrepreneurship with focus on Consumption and Production in Wuppertal, Germany 4. 8 th 12 th June 2009: DIES-DAAD Proposal Writing for International Research Projects Workshop, Part II: Naivasha, Kenya th 26 th February 2009: Management of University Departments, Schools and Directorates, Centre for Capacity Development in Higher Education, Kenyatta University Conference Centre, Nairobi th 16 th January 2009: DAAD - University Staff Development Programme,Training of Trainers Workshop, Ridar Hotel Kampala Uganda CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

2 th December 2008: DAAD - DIES Intensive course on Proposal Writing for International Research Projects, Part I Entebbe Uganda th April 2 nd July 2008: University Staff Development Programme (Unistaff), Institute of Socio-cultural Studies ISOS, University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, Germany th 9 th May 2006: Mainstreaming Environmental Sustainability in Africa - MESA University Programme, Educate the Educators, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Innovation Course, organised by UNEP/SADC-REEP, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi th 29 th November 2005: International Course on Agriculture and the Environment: Practices and Processes in Soil and Water at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Volcani Campus, Bet Dagan, Israel th -16 th September 2005: International Course on Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Conducting and using Integrated Assessments (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Framework). Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa nd -7 th May 2004: Capacity Building in HIV-AIDS Peer Counselling and Gender Mainstreaming. Kuste Hotel, Nakuru, Kenya 2.3 Special Skills and Competences 1. Food Security Planning and Policy 2. Conducting and Using the Millennium Ecosystem Assessments Framework 3. EIA & Environmental Auditing Lead Expert (NEMA Reg. No. 0643) 4. Trainer in Corporate Social Responsibility 5. Advisor in Sustainable Life Styles (Consumption and Production Patterns) 6. Higher Education Management and Administration with focus on: Auditing of Academic Programmes Organisational Development and Change Management Teamwork and Team Dynamics Competence-based Learning and Curriculum Development Research and Proposal Development Research and Knowledge Management Quality Assurance and Intellectual Social Responsibility Tracer Studies Events Management (Organisation, Implementation) 3. FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS AND FUNDED RESEARCH 3.1 Fellowships : Senior Scholar - Fulbright Fellowship at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, in the USA, Courtesy of the State Department, USA : DAAD Fellowship in the University Staff Development Programme (Unistaff), Institute of Socio-cultural Studies ISOS, University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, Germany : Mashav Fellowship (Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation) to, Volcani Campus, Bet Dagan, Israel : German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) PhD Scholarship Uni-Bonn : Swedish Agency for Research Cooperation (SAREC) Masters Scholarship, University of Nairobi. CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

3 3.2 Grants, Funded Research and Fund Raising and 2013: Facilitated granting of two masters students research funding from the Horn of Africa Regional Environmental Network s Demand Driven Action Research : Attracted over KES 2,000, for the School of Environmental Studies of Kenyatta University from the Horn of Africa Regional Environmental Network (HoA-REN), to which I represent Kenyatta University : VicRes Research Grant as Principal Investigator: Theme: Effects of Sugarcane Production on Environmental Quality and Community Livelihoods in the Lake Victoria Basin Using Integrated Ecosystem and Corporate Social Responsibility Approaches. (5 papers published there-from) 4. WORK EXPERIENCE to Date: Associate Professor of Environmental Agriculture in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development, Department of Agricultural Resources Management, KU 2. March 2014: Member of a Peer Reviewing Committee for the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (ARTS) programme of Eldoret University, Courtesy of IUCEA, CUE and the DAAD. 3. January 2013: Member of committee appointed to prepare the Kenyatta University Charter in-line with the new Universities ACT 2012 and the Commission of University Education : Senior Lecturer in the Schools of Environmental Studies and also School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development to 2007: Lecturer in the School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University : Part-Time Lecturer at Kenyatta University : Consultant in Natural Resources Management for World Neighbours East Africa with focus on how to improve community livelihoods in the marginalised and dryland ecosystems of Kenya : As a doctorate student at University of Bonn, Germany, was involved in students examination processes : Agricultural Instructor to Limuru Girls Centre. (Now Starehe Girls High School) : Worked a Research Associated under Prof Donald Thomas in the Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi and was co-author of a student reader entitled Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development: An Outline for Students of Land and Water Management in Kenya 5. ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY 1. September 2013 to March 2015: Was Head of Teaching Programs and Publication Section, whose key responsibilities were: Secretariat to Graduation Planning Committee and to KU student Bursary Committee Production of the University Calendar and Student Catalogue Processing of Credit Waivers for Students Preparation of Semester dates and University Almanac In-charge of Teaching Facilities (i.e. Lecture hall, Public Address Systems, adequacy of chairs, podiums and whiteboards/smart boards and LCDs in lecture halls) In-charge of over 100 permanent and casual staff that work in the Section Committee member of events of academic nature e.g. matriculation ceremony CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

4 Other Administrative Experiences To date: Team leader responsible for co-ordinating Processions during Graduation Ceremonies at Kenyatta University : Member of Master of Ceremony Team for Launch and Inauguration functions of various University Milestones : Annual Awards and Honours Day : Was member of team charged with Operationalization of KU off-shore Campuses, in particular Arusha and Rwanda Campuses : Committee member of the Directorate of e-learning March 2015: Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Academic Audit and Rationalization of all Programs and Units taught in the University. Rationalization process has greatly enhanced quality assurance indicators in the University : Appointed by DVC (Academic) to chair a Committee that developed the draft Policy on Post-Doctorate Studies for Kenyatta University : Was member of Committee that re-branded ODEL to Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning (DSVOL) : Appointed by DVC (Academic) to chair a committee that developed the draft Policy on Examination Procedures and Guidelines for Kenyatta University : Secretariat and member of the committees that rolled-out the University Calendar and Catalogue : Was member of committee that developed the University Charter 12. Board member of the Centre for Career Development and Placement : Was the chairman of the Self-Evaluation Committee of Kenyatta University (Europe- Africa Quality Connect Project - Ref: EUA-AAU Quality Assurance Project). Project benchmarked KU to other European and Africa Universities towards mutual enhancement in quality assurance indicators : Served as substantive Chairman, Department of Environmental Studies & Community Development for the statutory period of 4 years. 15. Main achievement was development of systems that allows the department to run its affairs efficiently. Refined courses and made the programme most popular in the school : Member of University Investigative Committee on Student disturbances : Was Senior Lecturer in the School of Environmental Studies and initiated publication of the first two school-based books on sustainable development : Served as Chairman of Board of Postgraduate Studies, School of Environmental Studies. 19. Main achievement was development of Proposal and Thesis format and guidelines for the School, which are still in use to date : Lecturer in the School of Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

5 6. PUBLICATIONS 6.1. Peer Reviewed Journal Articles 1. Mwoga M G. Obando J and Waswa F. (2015). Perceptions and Truism of Climate Variability within Smallholder Farming Communities in Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports. 9(1): DOI: /JSRR/2015/ Mwoga M. G, Waswa F and Obando, J. (2015): Emerging Land Use Changes-Climatic Variability Nexus in Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, ISSN (Online) Makoti A and Waswa F. (2015). Rural Community Coping Strategies with Drought-Driven Food Insecurity in Kwale County, Kenya. Journal of Food Security. Vol. 3, No.3, Available at DOI: /jfs Barasa M and Waswa F. (2015). Effects of Returnees Re-Integration on the Livelihoods of Host Communities in Leer County, South Sudan. International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol.13: Waswa, F and Mutisya, E. (2014). Maximizing on Strategic Partnerships for Eradicating Slums and Human Deprivation in Kenya s Cities, African Journal of Sustainable Development, (Special Edition). Vol 4, No , ISSN: Waswa F and Netondo G W. (2014). Integrating Sustainability Ethics in Commercial Sugarcane Farming in the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 2 (1): 01-18, ISSN (on-line) Mutinda N R., Waudo J & Waswa F. (2013). From National to Regional Tourism Development Focus in Kenya: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities, Tourism Planning & Development, 10:1, Mutinda R., Waudo J. and Waswa F. (2012). Examining Kenya s Tourist Destinations Appeal: The Perspectives of Domestic Tourism Market. Journal of Tourism and Hospitality, 9. Waswa F and Swaleh S. (2012): Faculty Opinions on emerging Corporatization in Public Universities in Kenya, Herald Journal of Education and General Studies ( ) 10. Waswa F, Gweyi-Onyango, J P and Mcharo, M. (2012). Contract Sugarcane Farming and Farmers Incomes in the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya, Journal of Applied Biosciences 52: ISSN , Netondo, G. W; Waswa, F; Maina, L; Naisiko, T., Ngaira, J.K. and Masayi, N. (2010). Agrobiodiversity endangered by sugarcane farming in Mumias and Nzoia sugarbelts of Western Kenya. African Journal of Environment, Science and Technology. Vol. 4 (7), pp , ISSN X: Waswa, F., Mcharo M and Netondo G. (2009). Enhancing Household Food and Income Security through Crop Diversification in the Nzoia and Mumias Sugarbelts in Kenya: Journal of Applied Biosciences 23: , ISSN Waswa, F; Netondo, G; Maina, L; Naisiko, T and Wangamati, J. (2009). Potential of Corporate Social Responsibility for Poverty Alleviation among Contract Sugarcane Farmers in the Nzoia Sugarbelt, Western Kenya. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 22 (5) CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

6 14. Mwikali, L; F Waswa, P Abwao. (2008). Environmental effects of energy shortages in Mavoloni Location Machakos, Kenya. African Journal of Environmental Studies and Development (1) Waswa F and Katana G. (2008). Academic Staff Perspectives on Operating Beyond Industrial Actions for Sustainable Quality Assurance in Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2008, 45-58, DOI: /IJEWE Waswa F; Shitanda D and Akhaukwa P. (2004). Analysis of Remuneration Disparities within Public Universities in Kenya: Towards Reversal of Brain Drain and Brains in the Drain. Tanzanian Journal of Population Studies and Development. Vol. 11, No. 1: Waswa, F., Gachene, C. K and Eggers, H. (2002). Assessment of Erosion Damage in Ndome and Ghazi, Taita Taveta, Kenya: Towards an integrated erosion management approach. GeoJournal 56: , Kluwer, Waswa, F., Eggers, H., and Kutsch, T. (2002). Beyond Land Titling for Sustainable Management of Agricultural Land: Lessons from Ndome and Ghazi in Taita Taveta, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, Vol. 103, 2: Waswa, F., Eggers, H., Kutsch, T., and C. K. K Gachene. (2000). Community Capacity Building as an Opportunity for Sustainable Land Management: lessons from Ndome and Ghazi in Taita-Taveta District, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture in the Tropics and Subtropics, (101) Books and Book Chapters 20. Waswa F., Kilalo C K and Mwasaru M. (2014). Sustainable Community Development: Dilemma of Options in Kenya. Palgrave Macmillan, USA. (DOI: / ); ISBN: Waswa F, Netondo W, Maina W and Naisiki T (eds). (2011): Commercial Sugarcane Farming in the Lake Victoria Basin: Quandary of Opportunities. Fountain Publishers, Kampala, ISBN Mureithi P., Waswa F and E. Kituyi. (2011). Assessment of Occupational Safety Concerns in Pesticide Use among Small-Scale Farmers in Sagana, Central Highlands, Kenya. In: A. Bationo et al. (eds). Innovations as Key to the Green Revolution in Africa Vol. 2, pg , ISBN , Springer Science+Business Waswa, F., Otor, S, Olukoye G and Mugendi, D. (eds) (2007). Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher Education in Kenya. Volume II. School of Environmental Studies and Human Science, KU. (ISBN: ). 24. Waswa, F and Mapinduzi A. (2007). Maximising Ecosystem Human Well-being Linkages for Sustainable Development, In: Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher Education in Kenya. Volume II, Waswa et al (eds), School of Environmental Studies and Human Science, Kenyatta University, 1-20 (ISBN: ISBN: ). 25. Waswa, F., Kambona, C and Mireri, C. (2007). Principles and Practices of Environmental Auditing in Kenya, In: Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Higher Education in Kenya. Volume II, Waswa et al (eds), School of Environmental Studies and Human Science, Kenyatta University, ; (ISBN: ). CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

7 26. Lucy Maina and Fuchaka Waswa. (2007). Evolving Pornographic Culture and its Implications on the spread of HIV/AIDS among the youth in Kenya, In: The Intersection of Human Capital, Gender and HIV/AIDS in the African Context. Welpe I and Owino P (eds), Peter Lang: Europaischer Verlag der Wissenschaften, Frankfurt am Main, (ISBN X). 27. Waswa, F., Otor, S, and Mugendi, D. (eds) (2006). Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Tertiary Education in Kenya. Volume I. School of Environmental Studies and Human Science, Kenyatta University: (ISBN: ). 28. Waswa, F. (2006). Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Agricultural Land Management in Kenya. In: Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Tertiary Education in Kenya. Volume I. Waswa et al (eds). School of Environmental Studies and Human Science, Kenyatta University: (ISBN: ). 29. Thuo D and Waswa, F. (2006). Understanding and Managing Eco-Conflicts and Environmental Insecurity. In: Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Tertiary Education in Kenya. Volume I. Waswa et al (eds). School of Environmental Studies and Human Science, Kenyatta University: (ISBN: ). 30. Waswa, F and Mburu, J. (2006). The Potential of Dryland Farming in Kenya and Environmental Implications. In: Environment and Sustainable Development: A Guide for Tertiary Education in Kenya. Volume I. Waswa et al (eds). School of Env tal Studies and Human Science, Kenyatta University: Maina, L, Waswa, F and Waiyego S. (2005). Pitfalls in Constitution-making in Kenya: Experiences from Bomas and the 2005 National Referendum. In: Charton H and Medard C. (eds). L Afrique Orientale, Annuaire L Harmattan, Paris, (ISBN: ). 32. Waswa, F., Kutsch, T. and Muthengi, K. (2004). Gender-Land Degradation-Livelihood Nexus. Lessons from Ndome and Ghazi in Taita Taveta, Kenya. In: Temu et al (eds). Rebuilding Africa s Capacity for Agricultural Development. The Role of Tertiary Education. African Network for Agroforesty Education (ANAFE), (ISBN: ) Other Publications in the context of National Issues and Debates 33. Waswa F. 2015: Referendum Clamour: Time to Amend the 20% Flaws in the 2010 Constitution. December Issue. Gitobu Imanyara and Company Waswa F. 2015: The Ultimate Solution to Industrial Actions in Kenya. The Platform for Law, Justice and Society. August, No. 9. Pg 59-60, Gitobu Imanyara and Company Waswa F. 2015: Demystifying Religious Radicalism, Fundamentalism and Extremism. The Platform for Law, Justice and Society. June, No. 7. Pg 5, Gitobu Imanyara and Company Theses 35. Waswa, P. F., (2000). Abiophysical Analysis of Erosion Damage in a Semi-arid Agroecosystem in Kenya: Towards Sustainable Land Management. PhD Thesis, Institute of Agricultural Water Resources and Land Improvement, Heft 10, Un-Bonn, Germany. 36. Waswa, P. F. (1994). Evaluation and Calibration of Field Techniques to Quantify Crop Cover. MSc Thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi. CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

8 6.5 Postgraduate Modules Written 1. KRM 817: Land Use Planning and Policy, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Kenyatta University 2. KCU 802: Philosophy of Sustainability Science, Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Kenyatta University 6.6. Consultancy Reports 1. May 2014: 2. May 2014: Baseline Study for Energy and Environment Partnership (EEP) Programme of World Vision in Wema and Mogotio ADPs (Focus: Improved Cook stoves for enhanced Rural Livelihoods) 3. March 2014: External Assessment Report of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Arts) Programme, University of Eldoret, IUCEA/CUE/DAAD. 4. June 2012: Initial EIA of Proposed Expansion of Mombasa Road into a Dual Carriage, Earth Care Consultant. 5. May 2012: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report for the Proposed Five Borehole Projects in Kaikor, Turkana North, Kenya, Earth Care Consultant. 6. July 2011: As chairman of Kenyatta University Self-Evaluation Committee, we evaluated the University and submitted the report under the Europe-Africa Quality Connect Project. 7. Waswa F and Kurauka J. 2010: E n v i r o n m e n t a l I m p a c t A s s e s s m e n t S t u d y R e p o r t : Proposed Segera Treetop Lodge, Laikipia, Kenya 8. Waswa F. 2009: Community Environmental Awareness with special focus on EMCA 1999 in Machakos, Kenya: Consultancy work for the Poverty Eradication Network (PEN) 9. Waswa F and Zumpano S. 2008: Segera River Tourist Camp, Laikipia: EIA Study Report. 10. SOMIRENEC Evaluation of the Taka Ni Pato Project Planning Phase of Social Ministry Research Network Centre (SOMIRENEC) in Collaboration with Ford Foundation, Nairobi Office. Consultancy Report. 11. Waswa, F Analysis and Documentation of World Neighbours East Africa Experience from Lessons on what works and why in the context of community development. Nairobi. 7. POST-GRADUATE EXAMINATION & POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION 7.1. Postgraduate Examination 1. I have examined several PhD and Masters theses as both Internal Examiner (for Kenyatta University) and External Examiner (for other universities) 2. I have served as a member and senate representative for several PhD and Masters defence Boards at Kenyatta University and elsewhere. CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

9 7.2. Successful Supervision of PhD 1. Joseph Kurauka Kathiai (N85/13607/2009). 2015: Socio-Economic and Environmental Effects of Tree Species in Different Agro-Ecosystems in Embu and Kitui, Kenya, PhD Thesis KU. 2. Gilbert Muthee Mwoga (N85/13608/2009). 2014: Topo-sequence Analysis of Climatic Variability and Land Use Changes among Smallholder Farmers in Meru County, Kenya, PhD Thesis KU. 3. Dominics Dan Ayaa (N85/12331/09). 2013: Effects of Changes in Indigenous Environmental Knowledge Systems on the Bio-Physical Environment in Teso, Kenya, PhD Thesis KU On-going PhD Supervision 1. Sarah Mueni Muthenya (N85/14558/09): Effects of Community Livelihood Practices on the Conservation of Melia Volkensis Gurke in Makueni County, Kenya (Submitted) 2. Felista W. Muriu: (N85/12014/2007): Opportunities and Challenges of Investing in Rainwater Harvesting Technologies for Improved Crop Production in the Semi Arid Areas of Eastern, Kenya (Submitted) 3. Peter Abwao (N85/7604/98). Effects of Land Use Practices on Water Quality and Implications for Sustainable Management of the River Yala System, Kenya 4. Gutema Dekebo Kussa (N85/15300/05): Effects of Refugee Dynamics on Ecosystem and Human Well-Being in Kakuma, Kenya (Student relocated to UK under UNHCR) 7.4 Successfully Supervised the following Masters Students 1. Ruth W Wachera (N50/12345/2009). (2014): Assessing the Challenges of Adopting Biogas Technology for Provision of Energy Services among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri, Kenya. 2. Stephen W Kitung a (N50/CE/11425/2007). (2014): Assessing Sand Harvesting Based on Life Cycle Management and Implications for Policy Development in Makueni County, Kenya. (MSc Research Project) 3. Ruth Mwongeli Munyao (N50/10253/2006). (2014): Assessment of Small-Scale Water Harvesting and Saving Technologies in Kathiani, Kenya. 4. Andrew Makonde Makoti (N50/10401/2008). (2014): Effective Drought and Food Insecurity Coping Strategies in Kwale County, Kenya. 5. Francis N Kabochi (N50/CE/11929/2007). (2013): Social Economic Factors Affecting Production of Indigenous Food Crops among Small-Scale Farmers in Narok County, Kenya (MSc Research Project) 6. Joseph Wangamati (N50/12577/2005) (2013): Effects of Commercial Sugarcane Farming on Community Livelihoods and Ecosystem Services in Nzoia Sugarbelt, Bungoma County, Kenya. 7. Martin Barasa (MD/070/2009) (2013): Effects of Returnee Integration on the Livelihoods and Bio-physical Environment of Host Community in Leer County, South Sudan. Masters Dissertation, St. Paul s University 8. Gituma C K. (N50/15243/2008) (2012): Potential of Pulp and Husk from Coffee Processing for Agricultural and Energy Services in Kiambu Country, Kenya (MSc Thesis) 9. Mugambi A, G (N50/CE/11471/2007) (2012): The Role of Environmental Conservation on the Survival of Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge in Meru County, Kenya. CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

10 10. Nancy L Abisai (MD/0216/2011) (2012): Evaluation of the Slum Upgrading Programme in the context of Social Housing in Kisumu County, Kenya. Masters Dissertation, St. Paul s University. 11. Abdi Z Dubow (N50/12955/2005) (2011): Mapping and Managing the Spread of Prosopis Juliflora in Garissa County, Kenya. 12. Mary Maingi (N50/10688/2007) (2011): Status of Urban Agriculture and its implications for Policy Changes in Urban Land use in Nairobi, Kenya. 13. Abraham. M Wekesa (N50/12945/2005) (2011): Potential of Life Cycle Management for Sustainable Production of Sugar at Mumias Sugar Company, Kenya. 14. Gerald I Maina (N50/CE/11935/2007) (2010): Community-based Opportunities and Challenges of using Water Reclaimed from the Ruai Sewage Plant in Nairobi, Kenya. MSc Research Project) 15. Julia Karimi (N50/CE/11928/2007) (2010): Status of Multi-storey Gardens and Opportunities for Vegetable Production in Pumwani, Nairobi (MSc.Research Project) 16., Regina N Maingi (N50/10242/2006) (2010):. The Potential Role of Jathropha Curcas. L for Environmental Management and Sustainable Livelihoods in Kibwezi, Kenya. 17. Ray. M Ndivo (H60/11257/2004) (2009): Status of Kenya s Domestic Tourism Destinations and factors influencing their Choice among Nairobi Residents. 18. Abidan Kaari (N50/13685/2005) (2008): Opportunities and Challenges of Ecologising Extension Service at the Farm Level, Mitheru Agro-Ecosystem, Meru South District, Kenya. 19. Gathima, Veronica. N. (N50/12584/2005) (2008): Opportunities and Challenges of Community-Based Forest Resource Conservation in Naro Moru Ecoystem, Mount Kenya. 20. Kuria, Ann. W. (N50/12583/2005) (2008): Assessment of the Effects of Habitat Transformation on the Nairobi National Park and Kitengela Ecosystem. 21. Kariuki, Peter. M. (N50/11360/2004) (2008): Assessment of Farmers Behaviour towards Pesticides and its Implications on Environmental and Community Health in Sagana, Nyeri, Kenya. 22. Mwikali, L Elijah. (N /2005) (2008): Challenges and Opportunities of Infrastructure and Service Delivery in Kianda-Kibera Slums, Nairobi. 23. Gaugiria, Rose. (N50/12585/2005) (2008): Assessing the Effectiveness of the Lower Imenti Forest Reserve Electric Fence in Mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflict. 24. Kithumbu, J. (2007): Assessment of Collaboration Dynamics among Civil Society Organisations at Siakago Division, Mbeere District Kenya. 25. Njau, J. M. (2006). Assessment of Business Opportunities in Domestic Solid waste Management in Eldoret Municipality (MSc Research Project, School of Business. 26. Wairuri, S. C. (2006): The Role of Environmental Action Learning in Developing Farmers of the Future: A Case Study of Mathira Division, Nyeri. 27. Kaiganaine, E. G. (2005). Assessment of Private Solid Waste Management as an Entrepreneurial Venture in Nairobi. MSc. Research Project, School of Business). 28. Nyangongo, S. M. (2005). The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Profitability of Selected Companies in Nairobi. MSc. Research project, School of Business. CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

11 7.5. On-going Masters Supervision 1. Beryl A Oyugi (N50/25773/2011): Effects of Sugarcane farming on Community Livelihoods and the Biophysical Environment in Narok County, Kenya 2. Ummi Njoka (N50/CTY/PT/21804/2010) Potential of Mainstreaming Industrial Symbiosis within the Industrial Estate in Thika, Kenya 3. Millicent Mworia (N50/CE/23124/2010): Assessing Effects of Declining Wood Fuel on Household Nutrition and Environmental Conservation in Tigania Sub-County, Kenya 4. Margaret Okumu (N50/CE/14195/2009): The Missing Link in the Management of Floods in Bunyala, Busia County, Kenya 5. Philip Mutai (A147/OL/KER/24533/2013). Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating Crop Farming in Pastoral Livelihood Systems in Turkana County, Kenya 8. CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS 8.1 International st July 2015: Second Africa Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security Conference. United Nations Complex, Nairobi st -5 th December 2014: Participated as member of organising committee in the International Conference on Building a new generation of Agricultural Scientists, joined sponsored by KU, AGRA, DAAD at Kenyatta University, Kenya th Feb 5 th March 2012: Presented Paper entitled: Contextualising Sustainability Research in Kenya s Higher Education, in the Conference with theme -Sustainability Science and the Future of Africa, held in the University of Tokyo, Japan th - 20 th November 2011: Attended the 54th Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, DC, USA 5. 2 nd -6 th November 2011: 2011 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Regional Enrichment Seminar, Human Rights and the Global Democracy Movement, GCIV, Atlanta Georgia, USA th to 16 th October Participated and presented a paper entitled The Potential of Systems Thinking in the Eradication of Slum Settlements in Kenya International conference on the role of higher education for sustainable development in Africa, United Nations University - Tokyo, Japan th 19 th April Represented Kenyatta University in the Europe-Africa Quality Connect Training Workshop for Higher Education Institutions in Accra, Ghana th 6 th June 2008: Participated in 5 th Conference of the Network for Graduate Surveys (Tracer Studies). International systems and Experiences, University of Kassel, Germany th November 2007 Presented a paper entitled Academic Staff Assessment of Corporate Management in public Universities in Kenya: A Pilot Study in the Regional Eastern Africa Uni-staff Almuni Network Conference, Lilongwe, Malawi. CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

12 8.2 Regional th 26 th November 2014: Participated as a member in the 7 th Horn of Africa Regional Environmental Network meeting in Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia August 2014: Participated as a Mentor at a Writeshop for Early Career Researchers in East Africa, Organized by the Stockholm Environment Institute, at ICRAF, Nairobi th 30 th May 2014: DAAD Alumni Meeting. Conferencing celebrating 40 years of the DAAD Regional Office for Africa on theme, How to Equip a Leader : Safari Park Nairobi th 27 th June 2013: Attended as a member the 6 th Horn of Africa Regional Environmental Network Meeting on the theme: Biodiversity and Economics of Forest and Water Ecosystem, and official opening of the HoA-REN centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia st 22 nd June 2012: Represented Kenyatta University in the Europe-Africa Quality Connect final dissemination Conference A Bi-regional Approach to Strengthening University Capacity for Change held at ECA conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia th 17 th October 2009: Participated as member in the 4 th Annual Meeting of the Horn of Africa Regional Environmental Network under the theme: Rural and Urban Ecosystems management: Opportunities and Challenges, Khartoum, Sudan nd 26 th April 2009: Second Regional Stakeholder Meeting for the Development of the Regional PhD Programme in Soil and Water Management for Sokoine University of Agriculture, Dar es Salaam Tanzania th 20 th September 2007: Presented a technical paper entitled: Land Use Options: Planning, Environment and Reality, in the VicRes Land Use Cluster Conference, Club House, Kigali, Rwanda th 16 th February Participated as a Resource Person in an Inception Training Workshop on Integrated Ecosystem Assessment held at Morogoro, Tanzania. 8.3 Local th May 2016: Invited as Guest Expert in Workshop to review the PhD programme in Development Studies of St. Pauls University, held at CHAK Conference Centre Off Waiyaki Way, Nairobi th -12 th February 2016: Was Keynote speaker in the Mt. Kenya Region KDSA Chapter International Conference on theme: Higher Education in Devolved Systems of Government: Sharing Local and International Experiences, in Karatina University. My topic was: Unpacking Quality Assurance and Sanctifying Academic Titles in Kenya s Higher Education 3. 7 th 10 th September 2015: Invited to participate as a facilitator in the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Agribusiness Project stakeholders workshop in Nkubu, Meru County nd October 2014: Presented a paper entitled: Environmental Ramifications of the Kenyan Culture: A Scenarios Analysis, in Annual Kenyatta University Culture Week th 31 st May 2013: Participated in the DAAD organized Conference on African Cities of the Future: Smart, Sustainable, Participatory, at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi th May 2013: Participated as a Committee Member in the Workshop organised by the International Network on Appropriate Technology and Energy Engineering Department of Kenyatta University on Appropriate Technology for the 21 st Century held at KUCC th 23 rd March 2012: Was a committee member of the Education and Sustainable Development for Africa (ESDA Program) Induction Workshop for Faculty, KCB Leadership Centre, Karen, Nairobi. CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

13 8. 3 rd -8 th October 2010: Participated and presented a paper in the Annual Conference of the Horn of Africa Regional Environmental Network under the theme: Climate Change, Ecosystems and Livelihoods, Methodist Guest House, Nairobi Kenya th 12 th March 2009: AGRA/Kenyatta University Workshop on the Development of an MSc and PhD Curricula in Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Merica Hotel Nakuru, Kenya nd 4 th October 2008: Presented a paper entitled Integrating Corporate Social Responsibility in Contract Sugarcane farming for Poverty alleviation in the Nzoia Sugarbelt, Kenya in the Western Kenya Community Driven and Flood Mitigation Project (WKCD/FMP) Workshop on Technology Options for Communities. Sunset Hotel, Kisumu th 10 th November 2006: Participated in the UNISTAFF Network Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education at Kenyatta University, Nairobi th June 1 st July 2006: Eastern Africa Regional Workshop on HIV/AIDS Toolkit organised by the Association of African Universities and Kenyatta University held at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi th March 2005: Participated in Seminar organised by Kenyatta University on HIV/AIDS as a workplace issue, held at Utalii Hotel, Nairobi nd -7 th May 2004: Participated in the Summer School Training of the Institute for Women and Gender Studies (University of Applied Sciences Kiel Germany and Aids Control Unit (KU) on theme Crisis Prevention and Capacity Building for HIV/AIDS Peer Counselling, Nakuru. 9. RECOGNITION, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OUTREACH 9.1 External Examination Appointments : University of Nairobi, Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies : Maseno University, Department of Environmental Science : St. Pauls University 9.2 Have served as Peer Reviewer of Articles for the following journals: 1. SpringerPlus 2. International Review of Education 3. Sustainability Science (UNU) 4. Land Degradation and Policy 9.3. Appointment as a Resource Person th March 2016: Invited as guest speaker to the College of Engineering and Technology, JKUAT on the topic: Balancing Capacity, Competence, Recognition and Recognition for Quality Assurance in Engineering Practice st March 2016: Appointed as an External Subject Expert in the validation of the Master of Science in Land Resource Management Programme of the Department of Environmental Studies, Forestry and Agriculture of Maasai Mara University th August 2014: Mentor at a Writeshop of young scientists on how to journal publications, organised by the Stockholm Environment Institute at ICRAF, Nairobi. Was assigned 5 scientists. One has already published his article. Refer to acknowledgement section of: Yuda CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

14 Benjamin* and Johann F. Görgens² 2015: International Journal of Environment and Bioenergy, 10 (1): 9-25, ISSN: (*Department of Agricultural Engineering and Land Planning, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3003, Morogoro, Tanzania) and 2014: Multimedia University as a resource person in Scientific Proposal writing 9.4. Community Service and Outreach : Nominated as a delegate of the University Academic Staff Union, Kenyatta University Chapter : Member of an Education Support Fund for bright and needy Post-secondary Students from Navakholo Constituency, Kakamega County. 38. Guided Community Development through EIA & Environmental Audits Reports 39. Regular participant in National Discourses through submission of expert opinion to relevant authorities as part of my Intellectual Social Responsibility to the Nation to 2009 Chairman, Advisory Board of the Kenyatta University Christian Union. 41. July 2005: Kenyatta University AIDS Control UNIT HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education Promotion at Misikhu Girls and Friends Kamusinga High Schools in Bungoma : Member of Chaplaincy Committee of the Kenyatta University Chapel 10. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP 1. Was part of the team that developed the Kenyatta University Module on Research Methods 2. I have developed two modules for Open Learning Students entitled: KCU 802: Philosophy and Practices in Sustainability Science; KRM 817: Land Use Planning and Policy for the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development. 3. As Principal Investigator of the : Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes) under the IUCEA - Research Grant, we published 4 journal articles and a Book there-from as detailed in part 8 of this Curriculum Vitae. 4. As chairman, was in charge reviewing ECD program. Department is currently leading in student enrolment and the course is the only kind in the Eastern Africa region. 5. Following participation in international conferences, I Introduced the courses ECD 519: Ecosystem and Human Well-being, and ECD 422: Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Lifestyles, thus aligning the department with UNEP/International development agenda. 6. Initiated the first ever domestication of Environmental Studies Book writing project at Kenyatta University. To date students are using two volumes on the theme Environment and Sustainable Development series. 11. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, ASSOCIATION & PARTNERSHIP 1. Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (since 1997 to date) 2. Horn of Africa Regional Environmental Network (HoA-REN) (2008 to date) 3. International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) Kenya Rainwater Association 5. Shalom Alumni Club Association (SACA) - Courtesy of Mashav (since 2005) 6. Regional Eastern Africa Unistaff Alumni Network member (since 2008) 7. Fulbright Fellowship Alumni (2011) CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD

15 12 REFEREES Prof. Douglas Shitanda Principal, Co-Operative University College, Karen Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Tel: ; Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki Agricultural Research Council (South Africa) Professor Extraordinaire (UNISA) Prof. Paul Okemo Dean, Graduate School, Kenyatta University P. O. Box , Nairobi: Tel: ; Prof. Donald Thomas (Retired Professor of Soil and Water Conservation) Peponi Road, Westlands-Nairobi: Tel: ; Signed: Prof. Dr. agrar. Fuchaka Waswa June 2016 CV. F Waswa. BSc., MSc.,PhD